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    Get

    /ɡɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    the act of obtaining something.
    That was quite a get for the team in the draft.
    verb
    to come into possession of; to obtain.
    I need to get some groceries before dinner.
    to become.
    It's getting dark outside.
    to understand.
    Do you get what I mean?
    to bring or take someone or something to a particular place.
    Can you get the kids from school?
    to cause to be in a particular state.
    She got him angry with her comments.

    Etymology

    Old Norse 'geta' meaning 'to obtain, to reach.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    get going:
    to begin or start moving.
    get along:
    to have a good relationship with someone.
    get out of hand:
    to become unmanageable.
    get in touch:
    to contact someone.
    get the ball rolling:
    to start an activity.

    Related Words

    obtain
    to gain possession of something.
    acquire
    to gain an asset or object.
    receive
    to be given something.
    fetch
    to go and bring back something.
    capture
    to take possession of something.

    Slang Meanings

    to understand
    I get it now!
    to make a profit or gain
    He really gets on that investment.